I mentioned the other week that I was feeling the weekly 'What's Lighting Me Up' post had run its course, but I still wanted to engage with pop culture in an intentional way. So today I'm introducing a new format to do a quick roundup of what I've been listening to, reading, and watching lately … Continue reading Culture Roundup (August 9, 2025): Initial Thoughts on the Booker Long List
I started this weekly 'What's Lighting Me Up' series at the start of January, as a way of holding on to the everyday joys and beautiful things that can give life meaning in difficult times. While that is still absolutely true, I've noticed diminishing returns for the exercise as the year has gone on. So … Continue reading What’s Lighting Me Up (July 26, 2025)
Another week has flown by. What has been lighting me up lately? I've been pretty laser-focused lately on my writing for the blog, since the Parables series has involved a lot of research. This means I've been engaged and learning about things I care a lot about, which is pretty much me at my happiest. … Continue reading What’s Lighting Me Up (July 12, 2025)
And just like that, the year is half over. That means it's It's time for a special mid-year check-in about what's been lighting me up so far in 2025. Life & Creativity Despite all the heaviness and anxiety surrounding everything in the world, I've managed to have a pretty solid six months. I started the … Continue reading What’s Lighting Me Up (July 5, 2025)
Just when I thought this was devolving into just a roundup of books and music, a record-breaking heatwave came along and inspired a few new ideas. That means it's It's time for another look at what's been lighting me up this week. The heat wave, which saw our 'feels like' temperatures in Toronto rising to the … Continue reading What’s Lighting Me Up (June 28, 2025)
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